Dawn Qui & Kong plus One Bear Hug

 I could not resist this donkey panel and immediately ordered it and quilted it up so I could hang on the wall.  It makes me smile every time.  I added a border strip top and bottom, mainly so I would have a hidden seam line to sew on the hanging sleeve by machine.  It has a bit of a wave on the sides.  Not sure what I did to make it hang like that.  It finished at 35 x 44.

I just wanted quilting to show but not the thread, so I used Superior Threads  gray Microquilter 100 wt. on top.   My Janome QP 18 loved it. Why did I come up with such a strange name?   The only thing that came to mind was Donkey Kong and I needed 2 names, so I guess they are Qui (pronounced  'key'  in french) and kong.  Good think I live in the city limits as I just love those little miniature donkeys but havent a clue how to care for them.

I also restored a neighbor's 35 year old baby quilt so they could use it for first granddaughter in family.  It originally belonged to the mother of the new to arrive baby and she kept it all these years.  I won't display a photo of it but it was taken apart, replaced with 80/20 batting, new binding and a bridging stitch over the seams to reinforce the tender old fabrics.  the back is/was a flannel.

Finally this week, I used a serpentine stitch with a buttery yellow Omni thread on this 24 inch bear hug quilt.  The pale yellow thread blends in all the colors so well.  The top was donated by Kathy Nyman.  I put a darling plaid on the back and a red binding, reminiscent of the 1930's feel.  This will be donated to one of our local community service departments ( police,fire, childrens services) .

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-12-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Chris Dodsley @mbCD: Fabric Coaster Tute

cute coasters from a fabric panel

Chris Dodsley @mbCD

an endless listing of quilts, quilt blocks and method tuorials

Life in the Scrapatch: My Free Patterns and Tutorials

lots of patterns and method tutes; checkers in he park is a fun

one for activity minded folks and hugs and kisses is pretty

Sew Today, Clean Tomorrow: Tutorials

a variety of beginner tutes here

Have yourself a great creative weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

City Square - a queen top

 I've been stitching along with the City Square free quilt along offered by Scott of 4th and Main Designs.  You will find all the links HERE . 

 I did add a couple extra rounds to finish at 92 x 104.  I used some gorgeous fabrics - all the taupes were from a Color Club collection at GEQuilt Designs, the gorgeous teal I had in my stash, searched for more but it must be old and vanished.  Also used a darker brown for trims and backgrounds of a printed batik and some fairy frost.  It is just lovely.  I won't be quilting it right away as my mind is wandering to autumn and Christmas projects.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-5-2025

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Imported Blog – tagged "tutorial" – Page 7 – Birch Fabrics

small items, quilts, child clothes, stuffies.....

someone will love the cats on cats quilt

Lo, Ray, & Me: Twisted Tree

oooh, a tree made with the twister tool;

might be adorable w.h. in a miniature size

Regina Grewe - Textile Landscapes - Free Patterns

paper piecing patterns

Fort Worth Fabric Studio: Quilt Patterns/Tutorials

lots of pretty toppers and runners

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Strippie Bargello Q4K

 I had pieced up these strippie=style quilts a few months ago when SoScrappy's RSC color of the month was orange.  I pin basted them at group sew day last month and decided to dive in with a quick quilting plan.

They each finished at 46 x 56 and are already packaged for donation to our local community service departments for giving out at this discretion.  I used a lovely Glide lavender thread for free motion quilting.  They are each backed with a fun fleece print.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-29-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

100+ Free Quilt Blocks | Build Your Library - The Sewing Loft

a collection of 100 quilt blocks offered by various quilters

Ellie's Quiltplace | EQP Textiles Quilt and Patchwork patterns

small seasonal mini quilts and more; goes thru shopping cart

Resources and Free Patterns – Delafield Quilt Company

lots of projects;  I really like the 'One Day Quilt'

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

More Lil Quilt Project

 Yep, still enjoying working thru these donated tops that were generously given on behalf of Heartstrings Lil Quilt Project.  I don't forsee getting tired of quilting up these little gifts of love.

I have 3 baby quilt finishes to share this week from tops donated for this mission.  They were all free motion quilted using Glide or Omni threads and finish at 36 " square.  They will be donated to local service depts for families in need.

This first one was made by Kathy N.  I added a couple borders to make it a nice baby quilt size.  

These next 2 quilt tops were donated by Cindy W. of Indiana.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Aqua Table Topper

 This table topper was re-created from a pic seen online several years ago.  I called it Carol's Table Topper and I sure don't know who posted the original pic.  I've tried to be better about labeling my photos now.  I liked it so much, so I re-drew it in EQ in somewhat 9-patch sections, and I left out the outside corners that made it square.  I wanted it to lay over a little worktable I use next to my evening stitching station in front of the TV with DH.

I pulled some teals which seem to be one of my favorite colors, if it is possible to have a favorite color.  When you're a quilter, you tend to love them all.  I cut and pieced it last fall, then it sat. So recently  I finally stitched the free motion quilting with assorted designs in the different shapes.  Then came the binding.  So it sat sgain as I knew this would not be a pleasant job. Actually, it was worse than that....The task from Hades.  I thought I could tackle the inside corners and must confess it went awful!  Same with hand stitching down on the back.  It was horrible and I won't subject myself to this particular misery again.  Okay, we can't expect to be good at everything.  Only God is perfect.  Yay!

It measures 35 inches point to point. I used a few shades of Glide threads.

Here is the lovely fabric in the final dark border.  It photos darker than it truly is.  I couldn't find more of this fabric, evidently it is an old line, but I truly love this fabric with the teal and little gold specs.

This is a couple pics of it on my rolling work cart and the final pic is of the back.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-22-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Modern Baby Lattice Quilt Tutorial - Free Quilt Pattern - Darcy Quilts

the lively polka dot fabric for sashing really makes this quilt

Easy Rainbow Baby Bargello Quilt Pattern | Free PDF Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive | Fat Quarter Shop

                           I hadn't noticed this quilt pattern before because I avoid anything with "Rainbow"

                                         in it;  NOTE:  this cute pattern could be done in assorted shades of one

                                                            or two colors

SewCraftyJess: Tutorials

nice variety of projects; photos won't show up in flicker links

but all the text is there

Have yourself a great week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Strip Tango Q4K and a Lil Quilt Project

 I finished a quilt4kids project that was started very early this year.  The pattern is a free project offered by Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation.  The pattern is  HERE .

My Strip Tango finished at 46 x 54.  I gathered up some fat quarters and it worked up very quickly. I used a silver Glide thread and free motion quilted curvvy strings with loops and occastional stars tossed in.  It seems impossible to see the quilting with all these prints.  

I use an 80/20 batting for everything now.  The back is a fun fleece which complimented the top so nicely.  Photo was taken indoors so the true colors are not quite this dark.  I'm gifting this quilt to a good neighbor who is having her first granddaughter this November.

The  Lil Quilt Project this week is a top donated by Cindy W. of Indiana.  I've gotten so many tops to finish into quilts and I run out of steam coming up with individual names for the projects.  I'm calling this one Scrappy Red Bricks.

I quilted it with diagonal straight lines going in both directions; connecting all the corner points. I used an Omni burgandy thread in the top and gray Bottom Line in the bobbin.  The bottom corner is flipped so you can see the backing. It finished at 30 x 40 and will be donated to our community programs as a baby quilt.

I was a bit of a slacker in the sewing room this week.  I spent more time in EQ trying to come up with wonderful borders for some special quilt centers I want to get finished.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-15-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Tutorials | Leila Gardunia Quilt Patterns

several tutorials; many paper pieced patterns

townsquarepattern-web.pdf

very lovely scrappy reds with white quilt

Free Quilt Patterns - Create Whimsy

lots of quilt blocks and quilt patterns

Elven Garden Quilts: Tutorials

some quilts, some blocks and a bit of free motion quilting

Have yourself a great week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Baby Blues Batik

 I finished a quilt 4 kids this week.  The center portion was made from lots of leftover pieces from some gifted jelly roll strips.  I can't remember the name of the blog that sent them to me.  Initially I started a top by Alycia Quilts, which is not finished.

Okay  so these leftover strips were in my scrap bin and since they worked together so well, I had to dig deep in my stash to find other fabrics to compliment the light winter batiks.  Found a few pieces of other lights and even a couple bluish purples...for this one I did what I could with what I had to work with, which is a perfect challenge that I don't practice often enough.

This quilt finished at 46 x 54.  It has a fleece backing and I free motion quilted it with assorted designs in different areas with a Glide silver thread.  It went very well and quickly too.  It goes in my donation pile.  I even did a lengthy feather in the long side borders, which turned out much better than my last attempt at feathers, which turned into a vine of leaves.  Sometimes the brain has a mind of its own.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-8-2025

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

100+ Free Quilt Blocks | Build Your Library - The Sewing Loft

a nice collection of block patterns

Thimblemouse & Spouse: Tutorials & Freebies

Good Vibrations is a great 5 fat quarter quilt;

also a few small projects and a cute cat/Halloween block

Free Patterns – Tiny Orchard Quilts

a nice variety of free patterns;  go thru a shopping cart

Have yourself a great weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Split 9 Patch Flimsy

 Never say never certainly applies to me.  I always said the Split 9-Patch block was one I didn't want to make.  Still,  I was encouraged to make this block, and 12 inch scrappy at that!, because of a block drive announced ages ago for the LA fire victims.  They asked for 12 inch blocks, all scrappy while still keeping each color family together.  

I chose 4 color families and began cutting from my scrap bins.  I cut 10 blocks from each color family.  My quilter friends helped me sew these blocks together in record time.  I thought why on earth did I make 40 blocks;  42 or 48 blocks would make a logical layout.

So this stack of blocks sat and sat until I decided I had too many unassembled flimsys hanging around  I took this box of blocks to sew day this week to lay it out and assemble.  Creating a pleasing layout from a mix of blocks is not my best skill.  

With one color of blocks, I began in the bottom left corner and started laying it out.  Imagine my delightful surprise when it just all came together on the first try!!  I love it and wouldn't mind making more. 40 blocks came out just right ...........  the columns are balanced and the size is 5 x 8 grid with 12 inch blocks make for a nice twin size 60 x 96 before any borders.

Here is one half of the top, after assembly; looking at it sideways.... it is 48 x 60.  This also makes a great quilt design.  I could make two of these from the blocks pictured above.  Another lesson learned.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-1-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiraiton today.

Hyacinth Quilt Designs: Charley Harper Quilt

I love this concept... showcase a favorite fabric; insert those

extra little blocks you made or make a memory quilt or

use a theme aka holiday

Products Archive - Page 2 of 3 - Patchwork Bliss

Pages 2 and 3 has a nice variety of free patterns;

need to use the shopping cart

Quilting Lines: Tutorials & Tips

tree skirt, christmas stocking, blanket,

quilting techniques 

Have yourself a great weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Bear Hug Mission con't

 Mary Johnson, who initiated this project calls it the Little Quilt Project.  I should have stayed with that because some are little quilts to be wrapped around a stuffie and some are small baby or car seat quilts.  You can read about Mary's project  HERE .  This outreach has been very welcomed in my communities.

This week I have finished 4 little quilts. It helped me move the stack along by pairing all the remaining donated tops with batt and backings all ready to quilt on.

These first two quilts are I Spy type toppers donated by our Teresa G.   I quilted one with an orange peel grid which seems to be my favorite at this moment for quilting on smallish squares.  I quilted the other with straight lines going in several directions.  This little lion looks like he was attacked by a bobcat.

This sweet quilt top was donated by Kathy Nyman.  I quilted it with alternating lines in several directions.

This topper is baby size at 35 x 35.  It was donated by Cindy Weber.  If it's a block style with borders, I can't seem to keep it simple and so I fmq different designs in areas.  I was a bit rusty on the final border but I dont think a baby will mind.  I used a ruler for the straight lines.

Here is the back,  a colorful print because the colors went perfectly with the top.  I'm fussy that way.

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-25-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Free Quilts Patterns | Riley Blake Designs

lots of great quilt patterns, many using panels

Free Patterns – Blue Calla Patterns

free patterns for designer bags, assorted sizes

Lets-Visit-the-Zoo-Cheryl-Adam.pdf

adorable child quilt with simple applique safari animals

Reverse Appliqué Unicorn Quilt Tutorial - WeAllSew

all the little girls love unicorns

fp_grow-with-me.pdf

lots of colorful basic blocks but cute, cute, cute

Wishing everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.